Nick's Manhattan Beach will always hold a special place in our family's heart. In August 2025, I made a dinner reservation at Nick's because my parents were visiting from out-of-town and we had some exciting news to announce: we were pregnant with our first baby! :) On the reservation, I noted this, and didn't expect much. The day of the reservation, the host manager called to confirm that we wanted to share the news at dessert, and if there were any other accommodations we needed, which was very sweet. When we arrived at our table, they had a card signed by staff congratulating us, and it was a night to remember. Great food, great service, and the warm hand towels after my dad demolished the baby back ribs were the cherry on top! Our group also ordered the chilean sea bass, salmon, and bistro plate. 10/10. One of our final meals as a family of two was Valentine's Day 2026. It was our first time being seated indoors, and the ambiance was dim and romantic. The meatloaf special was fantastic! Fast forward to June 2026, and we brought our 3-month-old son to his first NIck's meal (unfortunately, he could not partake) and to celebrate my husband's first Father's Day. On this reservation, I put in a request for outdoor seating that gave us enough room to park our stroller and car seat, and they were able to accommodate that. They were also understanding when me and my husband were running a few minutes past our reservation time due to fhe baby, and we appreciated the flexibility. Noise level was moderate, but definitely quieter outside. If you get nothing else from this review, just remember this: ORDER THE WARM BUTTER CAKE. YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. Thanks for the consistent hospitality and great meals, Nick's! read more

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I first fell in love with this place for their hearty, spicy cioppino served with fresh baked sourbread round. The last couple of times I ordered this was disappointing though. Too salty and just didn't hit the spot. Not sure if there is a new cook or they changed anything with the recipe, but I don't order it anymore. The other food items are decent and I would visit here again on occassion as it is a solid dinner choice. It's okay with kids. Not a huge restaurant inside, but they also have outdoor covered seating as well for better weather months. Parking: Attached parking structure with pay meters. Street parking. Nearby multi-story lot with pay meters. Can be a bit busy on weekends around here so best to time your visit accordingly if possible. read more

Big 5 stars. Anniversary dinner and they did some extra things for us.... so we really appreciated it ! Ribs were great.... the Ciopinno was great. read more

Our recent visit was spectacular. We started with the asparagus fries and spicy tuna on crispy rice. Both appetizers were phenomenal. The asparagus fries were perfectly crispy. The tuna tartare was fresh and beautifully prepared. The sea bass was cooked flawlessly. It was incredibly tender and delicious. We also shared Cha Cha's Spicy Rigatoni. The red vodka sauce had a great kick. The Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita was amazing. It had the ideal mix of sweet and heat. It is a must-try drink! The service truly stood out. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They gave us great recommendations. Fantastic atmosphere, top-tier food, and exceptional service. We will definitely be back. read more

Our server was Connor and he was Nick Manhattan's material. What does that mean for us? Well, he was professional, on point, communicated to us the whole time & was pleasant. Great service from him and everyone who helped as well (different staff cleared the tables & filled our water glasses). We were happy because we have had several poor experiences, but we like this location. Overall, service is good from the hostess stand, servers and bar area. read more

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Dinner at Nick's Manhattan Beach was such a great experience. I ordered the fish sandwich and it was absolutely delicious--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Around the table, my group had the Cuban sandwich and the steak & baked potato pie, and everyone was really happy with their dishes. We started with appetizers and shared the spinach dip and shrimp taquitos, both of which were great starters and easy to share. I was hoping to try one of the pasta dishes, but they were all out--which honestly just tells you how popular they must be. Definitely gives me a reason to come back. The ambiance was one of my favorite parts: dark, cozy, and warm with a really nice vibe. Service was attentive and pleasant without being overbearing, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Parking tip for future visits: we initially parked down the street, but realized there's a lot directly across from the restaurant, which is super convenient. Overall, great food, great atmosphere, and solid service. I'd absolutely return--and next time I'm getting the pasta if it's available. read more

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We had a reservation last night for my friend's birthday at 7 pm that we made two weeks ago. We arrived right on time and were told that we were checked in. At 7:20, my husband went to check on the reservation and we were finally seated at about 7:30-30 minutes late and outside where we needed the heat lamps because it was getting cold. We were alson seated next to a party of 6 who were so loud the entire night. When we checked in, I reminded the hostess that it was my friend's birthday that we were celebrating. We ordered drinks and waited another 20 minutes for them. So far, the service wnet down a couple of stars in my book. We started off with a Caesar Salad that was nothing special. For entrees, I had the buttermilk boneless chicken breast with a biscuit, and rather bland mashed potatoes, and thick white gravy which I'm glad I ordered on the side. The chicken was very good. as was the biscuit, but the gravy was definitely not my thing. They were out of the French Dip sandwich so my husband got the Prime Rib Sandwich. I really liked the bread with cheese that it came on and he seemed to enjoy it. We also had the ribs and the salmon. Our server, totally forgot the dessert for my friend's birthday, even though the hostess had written it down and my husband had to find the server and remind him. The dessert was a small chocolate cake that my friend liked. All in all, I would gve a 4 for the food but a 2 for the service and the ambience. I was really hoping for a better experience since we hadn't been to Nick's for awhile. read more

Great food, great venue, great drinks. We tried the Thai coconut shrimp roll as an app. It was awesome. Ribs and beef dip for entrees were great. While not on the menu, they make a great Bloody Mary. A must visit if you're spending time in Manhattan Beach. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Ribs, beef dip. Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

What a great, upscale restaurant a block away from the beach. There's plenty of parking and it's free right now for Christmas. There's lots of delicious food options and the bar happy hour was great too. We sat out on the patio and the heaters were on above us so it was a little toasty. My ribs were delicious and I loved the kale salad that came with them. The butter cake melted in my mouth. Not cheap ( $38 for ribs and $18 for a glass of wine). Wait staff were very attentive and were constantly coming to our table to refill water glasses and pick up empty dishes. Great social place to get together with friends. read more

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Dinner was supposed to be a casual burger spot. Turns out we accidentally walked into a fancy restaurant where we were wildly underdressed and carrying enough beach sand to start our own dune ecosystem. But honestly? The food was ok but we were hungry. My one kids happily devoured chicken fingers while the other somehow ate my entire Chilean sea bass. I may have gotten two bites. We also had to threaten "NO DESSERT" unless they ate their spinach melody. Miraculously, parenting worked for once. The people at the restaurant were really nice and friendly. We didn't have to wait too long. The ambience was really nice. We were sitting on the porch, but the heater was going on so I was actually not too bad restaurant was fully booked. it seemed like a lot of people were there. We also had the French dip would not recommend that for a future time. I saw the ribs. I wish I seen those earlier. The ribs looked really good, but did not get a chance to eat them I kind of wish that they had some bread or some type of chips cause I feel like that type of environment at the beginning. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Chilean Seabass - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Disappointed by last experience at Nick's. A restaurant that we have gone to many times for business and pleasure in Manhattan Beach and Carlsbad! The consistency in food quality is lacking! This was evident during our last visit to the Manhattan Beach Restaurant. My husband I stopped in late afternoon to grab some refreshments and a meal at the bar. As always the service at the bar for drinks was excellent: especially the bar back. A very hard working women who loves her job. Our experience with food and service was another story. We started out with appetizers: decided to try something new....the bear offered several sushi options so chose to try this over our standard asparagus appetizer. When it took approximately 30 minutes to get sushi we knew something was wrong. Our second clue was when the wait staff was avoiding us until somebody finally approached us and said sorry, we need to make the sushi again. After hearing this I was second guessing our option... especially after 30 minutes. Note restaurant was empty when we ordered. We finally received our sushi and the shrimp inside was minimal, almost a joke and over fried and cooked. The sushi texture was tough and frankly the order was not edible. We had to send it back. We also order a steak and the infamous stuff potato. The steak was ok but I think the quality of cut was different than I remember. The potato was a bit too salty for me: I know there's always a salt coating on the outside but seems to be overpowering. Also I was sad to hear my Bees Knee drink was taken off the money. This is a classic drink. This restaurant made it perfectly with its fresh juices! I was told to mention this to corporate. With an experience like this: and given there is a lot of like restaurants to Nick's we may choose to spend our money elsewhere where we can expect consistent food quality. read more

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Came here around lunch weekday and was not busy. Was seated and got food pretty quickly. Service was good. List of food we tried recently and in the past. 1. Pan seared salmon. My go to dish. Salmon is tender and not dry. Like the tartness on the spinach and the creamy potatoes 2. Blue crab crispy roll: okay... Wouldn't get it again 3. Chicken lemon piccata: tasted better when I had dine in but was not good with take out. not as flavorful and a bit dry. 4. Cheeseburger: solid but not anything special 5. Asparagus fries: good but too pricy. 6. Bistro plate: what's not to like. Trio of a nice steak with soup/salad to make a balance meal, great! 7. San Francisco cioppino: great flavor and perfect for cold weather. Good to share as well read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Bistro Plate - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Great first visit. We were in the area and stopped in- I'm glad we did! Excellent service from Connor, he was attentive and helpful. We had a Dirty Martini and an iced tea. Food wise we had: Shrimp Taquitos- large shrimp and tasty. Spicy tuna rolls- freshly made and delicious The SF Cioppino- tomato base and delicious with shrimp clams and halibut. Large bowl was $38. Rounded off with the California salad. Great food and amazing ambience. We will return soon. read more

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Nick's Manhattan Beach was a perfect choice for our grown ups only lunch with my husband's family. Parking was crazy during the time we went around 2pm. We were driving around for 15 minutes trying to find parking. Funny enough, we finally snagged a space in the parking lot across from Nick's. 2 hour metered parking limit. Ugh. We had a reservation for 10 guests. They sat us at a big round table on the patio. Adeli was our lovely server and she was very sweet and attentive for the duration of our dining experience. Amazing service. The menu looked so good. Everything was pricey, especially considering it was only lunch time. But this is a nice restaurant too so the prices don't really shock me either. I opted for the Chicken Katsu Salad. The salad had Chicken Katsu, mango, heirloom tomatoes, red peppers, crispy carrots, serrano peppers, peanuts, napa cabbage, arugula, asian cilantro dressing. Yummy! I was super happy with my choice because the presentation was on point but more importantly, all the flavors complimented each other. The textures of this salad were on point. Chicken Katsu was fresh and crispy and was a nice touch to the salad all in all. The Blackened Fish Sandwich was a popular item. I almost ordered that too but all the salads looked unique and tasty. Prime Rib Dip Sandwich looked appealing too as I'm a big fan of French Dip sandwiches all in all. It was a nice day out with the grown ups and no kids. Nick's was the perfect spot with delicious food, good drinks, great service and the whole vibe/ambiance. I would highly recommend this spot for a nice meal. DO IT!!! read more

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Great restaurant! We had a great time here and always have do. Servers are great, place is great, food and drinks are awesome. I don't have anything bad to say about any of it. We had a great dinner and the price was reasonable for an upscale place. We plan to come back again and again. read more

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We had such a great experience thanks to our server Victor. You can really tell when someone genuinely knows proper serving etiquette and takes pride in what they do. He was so polite, attentive, respectful, and had such a warm personality. The food was pretty good, satisfying. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Crispy rice with spicy tuna & a lemon drop martini - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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We were in town to celebrate our twins' 25th birthdays and my daughter recommended Nick's. We had a fantastic experience start to finish. The hosts up front were friendly and personable. Our server, Raquel, was lovely and on top of things. I had what I think is the best Mai Tai I've ever had, even while in Hawaii! Just delicious. We enjoyed the fried asparagus and bacon deviled eggs as our appetizer. The buttermilk fried chicken, crispy chicken sandwich and the ribeye melt were really good, but I am STILL thinking about how incredible Cha Cha's Spicy Rigatoni was. So incredibly creamy, and full of flavor, with just the right amount of heat. My daughter orders this every time it's on a menu, and this is by far the best I've ever tasted. SO good. We had mentioned we were celebrating our twins' birthday, and they were served two lovely pieces of chocolate cake with a candle, AND a card for each of them signed by the staff. Never have I experienced that before for a birthday in a restaurant! Just a great touch. I am SO glad my daughter suggested we go here, and every time we're in town we will return. Cannot recommend it enough!!!! read more

Nick's never disappoints. The blackened fish sandwich was perfect, and the spinach dip is a must every time. Service was wonderful, and the ambiance was nice and quiet great for actually enjoying your meal. One of my favs. read more

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Came here for a date night on Saturday with a reservation. Highly recommend a reservation since it tends to get really busy. Half of the restaurant is outside FYI. Overall great service and food. (first time i came here, they forgot my appetizer order and it didn't come out until we got dessert but they comped it for us) We ordered the crispy tuna rice, sea bass and the prime rib dip - all were delicious! The best was the warm butter cake...you have to order it! Def recommend Nicks and will be returning again. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - bigger - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Really nice spot with great vibes -- the atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. Service is impeccable, almost a bit too attentive at times, but always friendly and professional. There is an outdoor patio too, which seemed heated. We ordered a few drinks and they tasted great, though they were a little on the lighter side. Definitely try the margarita. We also shared the artichoke dip, which was really good and a perfect appetizer. Parking is easy if you use the public underground lot nearby -- about $2.50 per hour until 9 PM, and free after that, which is a big plus in this area. read more

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Great Dining location in Manhattan Beach. They just added Sushi. The Staff is really attentive and on top of their game, we had a little pho-pa with our order and they corrected immediately. John did a great job! read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Perfect Maker's Mark Manhattan - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Please bring back the Cucumber Collin's!! Good food, staff & vibes, but the revamped the menu and took the reason why I frequented off the menu! read more

Great food. Great Service. Great Ambience! Parking is convenient and fun to walk around Manhattan Beach after. I highly recommend! read more

The food was phenomenal, I will definitely be returning! Everyone in my group had a different item, and the feedback was consistent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well, we had a baby with us and they found a spot that could fit a stroller. We were seated outside and it was perfect for conversation and people watching :) read more

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Arrived 1 minute after the grace period of 15 minutes and they gave my table away. You need to call the restaurant and let them know that you can't find a place to park in MB! I waited another 15 minutes for a table to leave. Not a great start. The menu looked so familiar- I feel the essence of Hillstone or R and D Kitchen...Ordered the prime rib dip sandwich and the Thai noodle salad. Both were excellent. Prime rib was rare which I love. However I wish the French fries were shoestring since I don't like thick fries, but they had the spicy mayo... Service - food. Ambience- I had to sit in the patio and it was cold that afternoon and my table wasn't next to the heat lamps - ugh. read more

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Nick's is a very nice MB restaurant that has a good variety of offerings. As a vegan it's always difficult going out to eat so, when necessary, I'll make an exception for some cheese. I would say you could pretty easily eat vegan here. I had the house-made veggie burger that comes with Swiss cheese (but requested no cheese) and fries. It's very good and quite filling. They do also have some good sounding salads which I'll try next time. I had to try the non- vegan asparagus fries which a pretty yummy. Nice cocktails and hard to choose from the drink list! They also serve coke in a bottle which was a treat! The service was above average and I enjoyed the elegant yet casual ambiance of the restaurant which is very Manhattan Beach, so a tad bougie in a nice way. Thankfully, parking is easy with public parking near this location. I recommend! read more

Nicks in manhattan village is one of my favorites in town. The ambience is good, food is always good. I can't go wrong w nicks so it's become a staple in my top choices in manhattan beach area! read more

First time and had an amazing experience. Food was 5/5. Presentation, portions, and freshness was on point. For appetizers, we ordered the shrimp taquitos and California salad. Cioppino and spicy tuna was the main attraction. The Cioppino was out of this world! Rich tomato broth with clams, mussels, salmon, white fish, and large shrimp. Chef's kiss. Impeccable and attentive service. Ambiance was lively and chill if that makes sense. Bathrooms were clean and modern. Can't wait to return to try out their other dishes. read more

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The place was nice it was a little smaller than the Nick's I normally would go to(South of Nick's in San Clemente). But they didn't skimp on the ambiance of the place. It would make a great date night spot. Since it was my first time to Manhattan Beach I didn't know that Parking is Metered every where close to the restaurant untill after 9pm most places its 6pm. Now the restaurant did seat us within 45mins of walking in which was good because it was a last-minute meetup with family from New Orleans and we didn't have reservations. Once we were done eating we moved to a bar top and watch the Dodgers winning the World Series. The food is where they lose the one star. It wasn't bad tasting or that it came out cold. It just tasted like it was slapped together. We went on the waiters recommendation after he hit it out the park with the appetizer suggestion. Plus we only had one dietary concern, no pork! So he said the Shrimp Taquitos as our shareable which was awesome. Then he suggested the Sea Bass and the buttermilk fried Checken with Smashed Potatoes and Crispy Chicken Sandwich. So the Sea Bass was Mid at best. The Buttermilk Chicken was a hit but you can tell that the potatoes were either just nuked in a microwave or it was under a heating lamp for a minute because no matter how much butter and pepper we put in it, ther wasn't much pop to it. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich is the other reason for the minus one star. I should have just sent it back instead of trying to be not rude. Plus not to embarrass my family because this place was my idea. I just removed the toppings at the table. I knocked everything that came on that Sandwich off except for the herb mayo and the tomatoes and the arugula. Which made it OK. I also had the Smashed Potatoes too. Now the Alcohol was right, whomever the bartender was hats off to you sir. Plus they use the Mexican Coke so that was also a nice touch. Also the Men's bathroom was immaculate good job. So with Food, TIP, 2 drinks for 3 ppl its was $220. Sorry didn't take photos of the others food they had already started digging in. In the future i may give them another shot if someone else is paying. Until then I'll still explore the Manhattan Beach area and just stick to my usual Nick's location. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - The Crispy Chicken Sandwich before I deconstructed it. - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Recently tried Nick's for the first time for a friend's birthday. Our server was great, he was nice, attentive and gave some awesome recommendations. I got Cha Cha's Spicy Rigatoni, it was delicious! There are so many great Italian places in LA that have perfected this dish so I was a little worried I'd be disappointed, but it was great! We also shared the butter cake for dessert, this dessert is absolutely amazing. I don't order dessert too often when I go out to eat but I can say I will always get this when I visit Nick's. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Cha Cha's Spicy Rigatoni - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We were highly satisfied with the prime beef dip sandwich! The portion and quality was worth the $20. Our friends enjoyed their crispy chicken sandwich. I'd love to return for dinner to soak in the ambiance of their dining area. Pro tip: Enjoy a drink at the wood crafted bar while you wait for your to-go order or to be seated. read more

Our second time here in the past month we like it so much! The food is incredible and the portions are seriously healthy. We reccomend the Sea Bass and the Rib Eye sandwich. WOW! The waitstaff is fantastic, making wonderful suggestions for drinks and deserts. They are totally friendly, efficient, and on top of things. The ambiance is also excellent!! Nice roomy searing arrangements- your not sitting on top of other people and the noise level is very low. This place is perfect! Enough said. read more

First time at this location. I came on a weekday, it was pretty relaxed and I enjoyed the service and food. The butter cake is a 10/10 I would definitely come back just for that! Lol.. Would recommend read more

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My husband and I went to dinner here and loved it. The ambience was so relaxing and inviting. Our server Carlos was so attentive and friendly. Andrew the manager came by to say hi and make sure everything was perfect, he is so accommodating and nice and smiling all the time. We had the center cut filet dinner and it just melted in your mouth, so good. All their food is wonderful and we will be returning often. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Butter Cake w Berries & Lemon Cake - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We had an enjoyable lunch at Nick's in manhattan beach on a Saturday morning. Service was great. Coffee was cold, so the had to brew a new batch for us. I tried the fish sandwich. It was ok 3.5/5. Nothing to write home about. I also tried a bit a the chicken katsu salad. 4/5. To much going on in it. Way too many mangoes. The spicy tuna crispy rice appy was decent but not sure if it was worth $19. All in all not bad but I think there are better options in the area. read more

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I normally only give reviews to places with proper changing tables, but I'm making a rare exception for this restaurant because I LOVE coming here with Mom and Dad. There are babies everywhere, the patio vibes are elite, and I get to people-watch like a tiny VIP. So honestly, how do you look at all these cute diapered butts and NOT install one single luxurious changing station?? There is SO much empty space crying out for a Koala Kare with a plush mattress topper. Come on, guys, my royal rump deserves better! Last visit, Mom and Dad's steaks came out looking like hockey pucks (they were big mad) and I had to waddle next door to Petros for emergency pit-stop privileges. (Shout-out to Petros for the five-star changing table, 10/10, no notes, we're definitely eating there next time.) Fix the steaks, add a changing table, and this place would be undefeated. Baby reviewer, signing off. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Look! Plenty of space for a comfy changing table! - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The food was amazing! The service was on point. We sat outside with a view of the ocean! Thank you for a lovely experience! read more

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My family went to Nick's last evening to celebrate my son's birthday. We were seated on the patio which was initially a concern, but we needn't have worried because heat was provided - and not overdone. We enjoyed ourselves immensely - the food was wonderful and the service by Connor was outstanding. He never missed a beat and provided great recommendations when asked. A great experience overall! read more

I really enjoyed my visit to Nick's Manhattan Beach! The heated patio made for such a comfortable and inviting spot to dine, even in the winter. The location is great too, central to the shopping district of Manhattan Beach. Our table's service was so attentive and genuinely friendly, which really made the experience special. I had the spicy Thai salad and really enjoyed it. You could tell every ingredient was fresh, and that made the quality stand out in every bite. read more

I tried the fish sandwich at Nick's, and wow--it was absolutely amazing! The bun was perfect--crispy on the outside but not burned, just done to perfection. The fish itself was super juicy, and every single bite was delicious. I usually stick to pork or beef, but this was my very first time trying a fish sandwich, and honestly, it was the best. Highly recommend! Would you like me to make it a bit shorter for something like Google Reviews or keep it longer for something like Yelp? read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - fish sandwich at Nick's, and wow--it was absolutely amazing! The bun was perfect--crispy on the outside. - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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